The NMHCO Establishment Project worked towards establishing a new national peak organisation for mental health consumers. The Consumer Reference Group (CRG) and Mental Health Australia worked in partnership to develop the foundations for a sustainable organisation built on good governance, governed by and for, people with lived experience of mental illness and mental health issues.

The Project commenced in June 2012 and finished at the end of May 2015. Unfortunately, ongoing funding has not yet been secured to launch the organisation.

Resources developed through the NMHCO Establishment Project are available here. Communiques providing historical information about project activities are available here.

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Mental Health Australia

Mental Health Australia is the peak, national non-government organisation representing and promoting the interests of the Australian mental health sector and committed to achieving better mental health for all Australians. It was established in 1997 as the first independent peak body in Australia to truly represent the full spectrum of mental health stakeholders and issues. Mental Health Australia members include national organisations representing consumers, carers, special needs groups, clinical service providers, public and private mental health service providers, researchers and state/territory community mental health peak bodies.

World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day (WMHD) is a day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy. Mental Health Australia plays an important role in coordinating WMHD activities throughout Australia. The theme for this year’s Mental Health Australia campaign will be announced soon!